Obesity 'doubles sight-loss risk'
Obese people have double the risk of losing their sight because their weight increases their chance of developing certain conditions, a report has said.
7 Sep 2006
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Simplified Benefits needed not expensive computer systems
Commenting on today's revelation that the Department for Work and Pensions has scrapped a new benefits processing computer system at a cost of £141m, Liberal Democrat Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, David Laws MP said:
7 Sep 2006
Call to scrap the term 'asthma'
The term 'asthma' should be abolished because it is incorrect and misleading, claims a leading medical journal.
26 Aug 2006
The Government must tackle the Autism challenge
The number of cases of autism diagnosed in the United Kingdom has increased tenfold over the past decade, and that has led to a growing recognition that support services are vital to people with autistic spectrum disorders and for their families and carers.
25 Aug 2006
Helping people back into work benefits all
Lib Dems support a move to get more people off incapacity benefit and into work but the Government have to ensure that such a scheme is properly supported.
25 Aug 2006
New cancer plan must look beyond the NHS - Gidley
Commenting on the King's Fund report, 'Future Trends and Challenges for Cancer Services in England' Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP said:
25 Aug 2006